#barnwell manor

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1940 Christmas card from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Queen Mary.

The card features a photograph of their Northamptonshire residence, Barnwell Manor.

SOURCE: BRITISH MUSEUM

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's Barnwell Manor, which went on the market in late September, is now under offer.

About this property

An attractive Grade II Listed manor house, positioned half a mile to the north of the rural village of Barnwell, Barnwell Manor offers a high degree of seclusion and sits within its extensive gardens and grounds of circa 27 acres. It is constructed with square coursed limestone elevations, with limestone ashlar dressings and facades beneath Collyweston slate roofs. Occupying a slightly elevated position, the main tree lined driveway rises from the lane, Armston Road, passing through landscaped gardens and wrapping around two ides of the Barnwell Castle site to an extensive gravelled turning sweep to the front of the Manor. Double gates within the impressive Coach House, positioned just to the north of the Manor, lead into its courtyard, with garaging and stables, with access beyond to the secondary driveway which wraps around the northern boundary of the property and back to Armston Road.

History

The history of Barnwell starts with the Castle, commissioned in around 1266 by the Le Moyne family. Following an inquiry which concluded there was no licence obtained to build the castle, it was returned to the Abbotts of Ramsey whom had held the land before Berenger Le Moyne, and with whom the castle remained until the dissolution. The Estate was granted to the then chief justice of the Kings Bench, Sir Edward Montagu in 1540 by King Henry VIII. Barnwell Manor, built in the 16th Century was enlarged and further developed by other members of the family over the 17th, 18th and early 19th Century. In 1938 the estate was sold to the late Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, where further internal remodelling was carried out. It was the childhood home of the now Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Prince William.

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with Prince William and Prince Richard (later Duke of Gloucester) at their country home, Barnwell Manor, Northants, 1947

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Prince William of Gloucester tries to share his treat with a bull in the stable-yard of Barnwell Manor, 1944

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Barnwell Manor

"Barnwell Manor itself has 40 rooms, including a wood-panelled study, jolly green reception room, complete with ornate cornicing and intricately pelmeted curtains, and a glorious library with chintz curtains that suit the mood of the house. The decorative plasterwork throughout is a marvel, as are the beautifully mullioned windows and perfect country house interiors that are in excellent condition."

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Lesser known Royals

Gloucester Children

Princess Alice, Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster and Lady Davina. 

Behind you can see the beautiful Barnwell Manor the home of the Gloucesters (although they have been renting it out to others since 1994 and now just use their apartment at Kensington Palace)